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Retention and completion of conversion and extension of previously permitted structure granted under Ref. no. 07/574 for incorporation into existing dwelling house for residential use. Proposed extension includes construction of a new corridor link. Relocation of existing certified system and install new eco flo coco filter and polishing filter and all associated site development and infrastructure works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes the unauthorized conversion of a garage into an oversized, independent residential unit that exceeds development plan limits and results in the inappropriate intensification of use on a restricted rural site.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The structure was not built in accordance with the original permission (07/574) and its retention as a residential unit would result in over-development and the creation of an unauthorized independent dwelling.
  • The floor area of the unit (126.205 sqm) significantly exceeds the 50 sqm limit for ancillary family flats set out in Section 13.9.21 of the County Development Plan.
  • The proposal represents an inappropriate subdivision of a restricted rural site in Rural Policy Zone 2, which would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and materially contravene the conditions of the parent permission.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 13.8.36Section 13.8.37Section 13.9.21Policy IU 16Policy IU 17Policy IU 18Policy IU 19HOU 34NGB 6Rural Policy Zone 2

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention and completion of a conversion and extension of a previously permitted garage into a residential unit, including a new corridor link to the main dwelling at Coolfoore, Monasterboice, Co. Louth. The site is located within Rural Policy Zone 2. The Planning Authority refused permission because the structure was not built according to its original garage permission, and its scale (over 126 sqm) far exceeds the 50 sqm limit for ancillary accommodation. Ultimately, th...
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